TAWAU: A 5-year-old boy died in a fire that engulfed 40 homes in Lorong Jati, Kampung Kinabutan, Batu 5, Jalan Apas, here, today.
The fire broke out around 12.10 am.
District Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Chief Jemishin Ujin said they received the emergency call at 12.55 am, and a team of 25 firefighters, along with two fire engines and an Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) unit, rushed to the scene.
"The fire, involved 40 non-permanent homes, which were completely destroyed.
"A five-year-old boy was found dead at 4.50 am and his remains were handed over to the police for further action," Jemishin said in a statement.
Using an open water source, the fire was brought under control at 2.28 am, and the operation concluded at 6.06 am.